The Russian Foreign Ministry discussed with China the possibility of a permanent visa waiver for citizens of both countries.

      The Deputy Head of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Andrey Rudenko, stated that the prospects of establishing visa-free travel on a permanent basis are being discussed with China. Facilitating mutual travel remains a priority for the Russian foreign policy agency. The introduction of a visa-free regime has already stimulated bilateral tourist exchanges: by the end of 2025, the tourist flow between the countries increased by 17% and exceeded 3 million trips. By 2030, Russia plans to increase the volume of tourist flow from China to 5.5 million people, of which 1.8 million will be to the Far East. Previously, inbound tourist flow to Russia decreased by almost 20% over six months; however, negotiations with China give hope for sustainable growth in mutual tourism in the future.

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      The Russian Foreign Ministry discussed with China the possibility of a permanent visa waiver for citizens of both countries. The Deputy Head of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Andrey Rudenko, stated that the prospects of establishing visa-free travel on a permanent basis are being discussed with China. Facilitating mutual travel remains a priority for the Russian foreign policy agency.

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      Russia and China are discussing the transition to a permanent visa-free regime. Russia and China are discussing the possibility of transitioning to a permanent visa-free regime for citizens of both countries.

      Russia and China may establish visa-free travel on a permanent basis. Russia and China are discussing the prospects of establishing visa-free travel for citizens on a permanent basis. The Deputy Head of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Andrey Rudenko, stated in an interview with the Arctic.ru portal.

      Russia and China want to make travel for citizens visa-free on a permanent basis. Photo: saviezvousque.net. Russia and China are actively discussing the possibility of establishing visa-free travel for citizens of both countries on a permanent basis, said Deputy Head of the Russian Foreign Ministry Andrey Rudenko.

      Russia and China have begun discussing the indefinite introduction of a visa-free regime. The current visa-free regime will last until December 31, 2027. Russia and China are discussing the establishment of visa-free travel for citizens on an indefinite basis, Andrey Rudenko, Deputy Head of the Russian Foreign Ministry, told the Arctic.ru portal.

      Negotiations between Russia and China on a long-term visa-free regime are gaining momentum. Deputy Head of the Russian Foreign Ministry Andrey Rudenko reported in an interview with Arctic.ru that Russia and China are currently negotiating the possible establishment of a permanent visa-free regime for citizens of both countries.

      Russia and China are discussing the introduction of a permanent visa-free regime. Russia and China are discussing the possibility of establishing a visa-free regime between the countries on a permanent basis.

      Russia and China may permanently abolish visas between the countries. Russia and China are discussing the possibility of a permanent visa-free regime. The possibility of establishing a visa-free regime between the countries on a permanent basis is being discussed by the Russian Federation and the People's Republic of China.

      The Russian Foreign Ministry announced a dialogue with China about maintaining visa-free travel on a permanent basis. Moscow plans to increase the volume of tourist flow from the republic to 5.5 million people by 2030, noted Deputy Head of the Ministry Andrey Rudenko.